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- Climate change mitigation and adaptation in practicePublication . Leal Filho, Walter; Kovaleva, Marina; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Luetz, Johannes; Alves, Fátima; Yaffa, Sidat; Nagy, Gustavo J.; Yayeh Ayal, Desalegn; Kalungu, Jokastah; Leal Filho, Walter; Kovaleva, Marina; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Luetz, Johannes M.; Alves, Fátima; J. Nagy, Gustavo; Yaffa, Sidat; Yayeh Ayal, Desalegn; Kalungu, JokastahThis book is part of the Climate Change Management Series. It includes the works focusing on climate change policies and technologies that support the implementation of climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. The included works also discuss methodological approaches and experiences showing how the principles of climate change adaptation may be implemented in practice across various geographical regions. The book includes high-quality, interdisciplinary contributions on the scientific, social, economic, political aspects of climate change mitigation and adaptation solutions which makes it available to a wide audience professionals and practitioners.
- A critical analysis of sustainability indicators for education and curricula in higher education institutions and their adaptation to the Portuguese contextPublication . Rigueiro, Maria Constança Simões; Caeiro, Sandra; Câmara, Patrícia; Fonseca, Ana; Godinho, Teresa; Mapar, Mahsa; Moreira, Anabela Mendes; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Farinha, Carla Sá; Simão, João; Silva, Manuela Vieira da; Leal Filho, Walter; Trevisan, Laís Viera; Pace, Paul J.; Mifsud, MarkThe sustainability assessment within Higher Education Institutions (HEI) serves as a critical learning and capacity-building tool, fostering reflection on sustainability initiatives and advancing alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Current sustainability assessment tools include various indicators across different dimensions of sustainability implementation within HEI. However, there is a significant gap in categorising specific indicators relevant to learning and curricula. In line with a recent initiative by the Sustainable Campus Network (RCS) in Portugal, this study aims to analyse how existing sustainability assessment tools address indicators within the domains of education and curricula. The research aims to identify and categorise indicators relevant to the education and curricula dimension, offering a preliminary list complemented by implementation examples. This analysis draws on a variety of available sustainability assessment tools for HEI. This goal is part of a broader research context in future development of sustainability indicators to systematically assess and monitor sustainability practices within Portuguese HEI. A systematic literature review was done to extract the education and curricula indicators from two key sources (i) existing sustainability assessment tools used globally, and (ii) existing sustainability reports of Portuguese HEI. As a result, 216 “education and curricula” indicators were collected, laying a solid foundation for further analysis and application in the Portuguese HEI context. The indicators were grouped into four different categories, Teaching, Learning, Outreach, and Administrative and Organisational Framework. Within the Portuguese context, only 13 sustainability reports were analysed (out of 97 HEI), in which six institutions addressed the ‘education’ category, primarily focusing on the number of courses, subjects, research initiatives, and projects aligned with the SDG. Although the present analysis was limited to publicly available sustainability reports, which may not fully reflect the breadth of initiatives undertaken by HEI, the findings highlight a significant gap in sustainability reporting among Portuguese HEI. The results of this study are expected to guide HEI towards more effective integration and promotion of a global culture of sustainability within the domains of curricula and education.
- Management of modern organisations in the context of Lithuanian smart tourismPublication . Samuolaiti, Mindaugas; Raupelienė, Asta; Brusokas, Andrius; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Ložkinas, Adas; Leal Filho, Walter; Safaa, Larbi; Perkumienè, Dalia; Dinis, Maria Alzira PimentaIn the management of each tourism organisation, one encounters essential factors characteristic of the management of organisations, but in each of them, efforts are made to improve both different factors and based on different methods. In managing a modern tourism organisation, several external and internal factors are of great importance. These include a strategic focus, the external environment, product innovation, effective marketing and cooperation, customer experience and quality management, human resources, organisational culture. Only a tourism organisation that applies and considers these factors in its activities is enabled to achieve the highest possible results, service quality and competitiveness. This study aims to evaluate the management of a tourism organisation from the perspective of a modern organisation. The interview method was used to achieve the research results. The research was done in 2024. The findings of study show that the importance of managing modern tourism organisations has been emphasised in the scientific literature. This emphasis extends to the need for purposeful adaptation and improvement. The modernity of a tourism organisation is expressed through its constant ability to adapt to the ever-changing environment, embrace learning and development, and foster innovation. The research reveals that modernity is associated with the uniqueness of the tourism organisation. Adaptation to the ever-changing external environment means constant monitoring of trends, adaptation of new technologies, and development of internal organisational culture, encouragement of employees’ courage and freedom, and self-expression. In terms of the application of new technologies in tourism organisations, the continuous improvement and simplification of the system is significant, but there is no rush to use the benefits provided by the artificial intelligence tool.
- Mountainous environment in the central Region of Mucajaí, Roraima, Brazil: Citizen Science and Geotouristic ApproachesPublication . Saldanha Veras, Ana Sibelonia; Ahmed, Waqas; Augusto Cruz de Azevedo Barros, Nelson; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Leal Filho, Walter; S. Lopes, Hélder; Lencastre, Marina Prieto; Estrada, Rui; Vidal, DiogoGeotourism consists of a form of interpretation and awareness practiced in ecosystems geographically located in environments of expressive geological and geomorphological aesthetics, associated with citizen science, which is also inclusive, with the strong involvement of ordinary citizens who collect data from observation of natural environments, streamlining scientific research and generating scientific knowledge, preparing citizens to manage the diverse demands of remote areas. The balance lines of these domains can be severely impaired by global warming, for which human beings have been blamed in this Cenozoic era, destabilizing access to recreation and guided tours. Through a methodological approach based on an international literature review focusing on the northern Amazon, the main objective of this chapter is to demonstrate the relevance of sustainability practiced by citizens from the local reality of mountain geosites, establishing the relationship with the municipality of Mucajaí, Roraima, Brazil. The results can be considered useful references for the scientific community, contributing to the sum of local strategies, with global repercussions, for the development of citizenship, so as not to contribute to the increase in the climate emergency experienced today. To this end, it will be necessary to promote behaviors that avoid episodes of great repercussion and irreparable damage to the communities involved in conducting, encouraging and rescuing the sense of preservation, thus promoting ecological knowledge, and contributing to a more sustainable world.
- Tourism and heritage: shaping sustainable and innovative futuresPublication . Leal Filho, Walter; Safaa, Larbi; Perkumienè, Dalia; Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta; Leal Filho, Walter; Safaa, Larbi; Perkumienė, Dalia; Dinis, Maria Alzira PimentaThis book brings together multidisciplinary contributions from various academic and professional backgrounds, addressing the challenges and opportunities of sustainable tourism. It focuses on diverse themes such as the management of intangible cultural heritage, responsible practices in the tourism sector, and technological innovations, including artificial intelligence. This book provides a comprehensive view of the sector through a variety of perspectives, taking into account environmental, social, economic, and legal aspects. This diversity allows for the exploration of complex issues such as the sustainable management of natural resources, the protection of tourists' personal data in a digital context, and partnerships between tourism actors and local communities for the preservation of cultural heritage. One key issue explored is the growing role of technology, including reflections on the use of artificial intelligence in combating tourism-related cybercrime. The contributions come from authors affiliated with a wide range of institutions, representing internationally renowned organizations from regions as diverse as Europe (Belgium, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain), as well as Turkey, Africa (Morocco), and Asia (China). This geographic and institutional diversity enriches the discussion on sustainable practices and innovations in the tourism sector, integrating both local and global perspectives. The accessibility of public spaces and leisure services for tourists, as well as market segmentation, are also discussed. This book stands out for its interdisciplinary approach, combining theory and practice to provide researchers, tourism professionals, policymakers, and heritage managers with innovative tools and strategies. It offers concrete and ethical solutions for the development of sustainable tourism that respects the cultural and natural values of territories, while addressing contemporary demands for social and environmental responsibility.